Ep 1. Wally Goes Steady

Wally Goes Steady is the season 5 premiere of the iconic 50s sitcom, Leave It to Beaver. The episode follows a teenage Wally, who is now in high school and smitten with a girl named Julie Foster. Julie is also interested in Wally and the two decide to become "steady" which means they are exclusive and will only date each other.

As Wally begins to spend more time with Julie, he starts to neglect his responsibilities at home. He forgets to take out the trash and doesn't do his chores, causing tension with his parents. He also starts to lose interest in his other friends, including Beaver, who feels left out and excluded from Wally's life.

Meanwhile, Julie's parents are wary of their daughter dating a boy who comes from a lower-income family. They worry that Wally doesn't have the same opportunities as their daughter and may not be able to provide for her in the future. Julie disagrees with her parents and insists that she likes Wally for who he is, not for his family's wealth.

As the episode progresses, Wally struggles to balance his relationship with Julie and his obligations at home. He realizes that he can't neglect his family and friends for a girlfriend, despite his strong feelings for Julie. He also confronts Julie's parents about their disapproval of him and they eventually come to understand and accept him.

In the end, Wally and Julie decide to break up so that he can focus on his responsibilities and friendships. Although they are both sad, they realize that it is the best decision for both of them. The episode ends with Wally and Beaver playing catch outside, with their friendship stronger than ever.

Overall, Wally Goes Steady is a classic episode of Leave It to Beaver that explores teenage relationships and the importance of balancing personal obligations with social engagements. It highlights the challenges of growing up and making tough decisions, all while maintaining strong familial and platonic bonds.